Banking – Investment Banking – Alternative Assets Group, Placement Analyst, London – United Kin[...]

Citi is looking for placement analysts to join the EMEA Alternative Asset Group team in London, from September 2025. At Citi’s Alternative Assets Group, we work at the intersection of capital and opportunity – partnering with leading private equity firms to execute complex, high-stakes transactions that shape industries.

As a Placement Analyst in the Alternative Assets Group team, you will work closely with senior bankers across EMEA, playing a key role in sponsor-led deal origination. You’ll support high-impact, strategic financing transactions (such as leveraged buyouts and recapitalisations), whilst gaining exposure to Citi’s full suite of products and global capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-priority team at the heart of Citi’s investment banking franchise. You’ll work with a global client base – partnering with some of the world’s leading private equity firms – and help deliver best-in-class insights, ideas and execution.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed: We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. During our 3-month placement analyst programme, which starts in September 2025, you will be assigned to the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa Alternative Assets Group. Successful placement analysts will be considered for a full-time position after graduation.

• Supporting the Sponsor franchise in covering our clients and achieving our firmwide goal of increasing our market share in the Sponsors business by developing intimate knowledge of the client’s strategies, portfolios and investment criteria.
• The role will be focused primarily on origination which involves coordination across the bank to best position the firm (including owning asset campaigns, buyer databases, generating content/ideas for our clients etc.) as well as ownership of our client relationships (ensuring we deliver for our clients and maintaining our dialogue with them) and opportunistically on execution of our client’s deals.
• Responsible for staying abreast of market and industry trends, “best practices” and competitive landscape.
• The Placement Analyst will develop (i) in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the business, (ii) an understanding of clients’ priorities with the aim of identifying appropriate marketing opportunities and (iii) strong relationships internally with key product, risk and regional partners.
• The Placement Analyst will also work very closely with multiple relationship teams throughout Citi and product partners including Capital Markets.
• Providing coordination and analytical support on existing and new relationships in the Sponsor portfolio.

We want to hear from you if:

• You are studying for a degree that allows for a 3-month career placement or have graduated.
• Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in any degree discipline.
• You have a passion for finance with a keen interest in the private equity universe.
• You are fluent in a 2nd language (this is desirable but not essential).
• You are available to start in September 2025.

Who we think will be a great fit:

• We’re looking for motivated individuals, who are eager to grow their careers in Investment Banking. Successful candidates take pride in all aspects of their work and recognise that it is a reflection not just of the firm, but of themselves.
• Commitment to personal growth and career development.
• You also have a strong desire to learn, are proactive, building rapport and relationships in team environments.
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.
• Self-starter - prepared to take the initiative to follow issues through, whilst exercising judgment as to when to seek assistance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to searching for new and creative ideas.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), planning, and organisational skills.
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Strong interest in finance and investment banking.

We will be recruiting on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. There is no deadline for applications. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary. The role will be based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf - London, E14 5LB, United Kingdom. The role currently offers a hybrid working model, with a mandatory three days in your assigned office, and an optional two days from home. Citi supports this business model, subject to business approval.